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distressed

[dih-strest] / dɪˈstrɛst /


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However, she became distressed when her ideas were copied by or "inspired" her male contemporaries – including Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and Lucas Samaras – whose works would be displayed at more prestigious galleries.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The U.S. attorney for northern Mississippi highlighted a former federal employee convicted of plundering a pandemic-era loan program for distressed small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Liverpool at the time was seen as a distressed asset, at least financially.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Lies, who is living about forty miles away, writes to Theo and Jo that she is shocked and distressed.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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